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USDA begins national effort to raise awareness of new, voluntary "Product of USA" label
The "Product of USA" voluntary labeling standard went into effect January 1, 2026, and this week a nationwide public awareness campaign launched to let Americans know about it. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the goal of both the Product of USA label and the awareness effort is to increase cons...
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LOST OPPORTUNITY
A state lawmaker says this year's legislative session fell short when it came to economic development opportunities. District 19 State Representative Drew Peterson says South Dakota is headed in the wrong direction. Value added agriculture opportunities, such as High Plains Processing near Mitchell and the Kaylor Agri-...
6h ago
Strait of Hormuz Standoff: U.S. Sets Sunday Deadline for Shipping Route Reopening
Developments tied to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict continue to ripple across global markets and military planning, following a series of official u...
12h ago
Summer in March: How the Southwest is Adapting to the Most Expansive Heatwave in History
A growing stretch of the American Southwest is facing longer and more intense heat waves, as officials warn that rising temperatures are becoming a se...
Mar 26, 2026
Oil Prices Fall as Pakistan Facilitates Secret U.S.-Iran Talks
A proposed ceasefire effort appeared to gain shape Tuesday as U.S. officials and regional intermediaries worked to open a path toward talks with Iran....
Mar 25, 2026
National & World News
Strait of Hormuz Standoff: U.S. Sets Sunday Deadline for Shipping Route Reopening
Developments tied to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict continue to ripple across global markets and military planning, following a series of official u...
12h ago
Summer in March: How the Southwest is Adapting to the Most Expansive Heatwave in History
A growing stretch of the American Southwest is facing longer and more intense heat waves, as officials warn that rising temperatures are becoming a se...
Mar 26, 2026
Oil Prices Fall as Pakistan Facilitates Secret U.S.-Iran Talks
A proposed ceasefire effort appeared to gain shape Tuesday as U.S. officials and regional intermediaries worked to open a path toward talks with Iran....
Mar 25, 2026
Oil Prices Fall as Pakistan Facilitates Secret U.S.-Iran Talks
A proposed ceasefire effort appeared to gain shape Tuesday as U.S. officials and regional intermediaries worked to open a path toward talks with Iran....
Mar 25, 2026
Trump Signals Iran Talks as Tehran Pushes Back
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is in contact with Iranian officials and sees a real chance for a deal to end the war. He al...
Mar 24, 2026
Entertainment
Not Guilty: Suspect in Rihanna Home Shooting Formally Denies Charges
A woman accused of firing shots near the home of Rihanna has entered a not guilty plea in court, according to officials handling the case. The charges...
12h ago
Budapest Bound: The Killers to Headline 2026 UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show
Organizers for the UEFA Champions League final have confirmed that The Killers will headline this year's official pregame show, placing the band at th...
12h ago
The 'Dinner Party' Tour: Why Niall Horan is Trading Arenas for Storytelling in 2026
An announcement confirmed that Niall Horan is bringing his Dinner Party Tour to North America, extending a run of shows built around smaller venues an...
12h ago
A New Rival for Miranda? Lady Gaga Linked to Long-Awaited 'Prada' Sequel
Talk around a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada picked up again after new casting details began to circulate. Reports indicate that Lady Gaga may be in ...
12h ago
Candid and Connected: Inside BTS's 2026 Reunion with Jimmy Fallon
A recent appearance by BTS on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon offered fans a closer look at the group's off-stage dynamic. During their sit-dow...
12h ago
